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Hospitals Restores Mobility to 65-Year-Old Patient

15Oct

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Hospitals Restores Mobility to 65-Year-Old Patient

Hospitals Restores Mobility to 65-Year-Old Patient Paralyzed After a Fall on Snow ~ A relaxing vacation to Shimla ended in a devastating spinal cord injury, but advanced surgical intervention and rehabilitation gave this patient a second chance at walking- Chennai, October, 2026: Dr. Mehta's Hospitals, Chennai, successfully treated a 65-year-old male patient who sustained an acute spinal cord injury and quadriparesis (weakness or paralysis affecting all four limbs) following an accidental fall on snow during a vacation in Shimla in February 2026. The patient, a resident of Chennai, had travelled to Shimla in February 2026 for what was meant to be a relaxing leisure trip. Although he had been experiencing chronic neck pain for some time, he had neglected it, completely unaware of the ...

Kauvery Hospital Launches a Comprehensive Suite of Advanced ECMO

14Oct

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Kauvery Hospital Launches a Comprehensive Suite of Advanced ECMO

Kauvery Hospital Launches a Comprehensive Suite of Advanced ECMO and Multiorgan Life Support Services With this launch, Kauvery Hospital, Vadapalani, is equipped to manage complex critical-care situations, ranging from advanced heart and lung support and multi-organ care to ECMO-supported road and air transfers. Chennai, October 13, 2026: Kauvery Hospital, Vadapalani, has launched a suite of specialised Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) services to support patients with complex clinical needs as part of a comprehensive critical care approach that considers the heart, lungs and other organs collectively. The hospital’s Kauvery Centre for ECMO & Advanced Life Support offers a range of specialised services, including VV-ECMO for severe respiratory failure, VA-ECMO for ca...

Appasamy, Vision 2020 Put India’s Eyes in Focus This World Sight Day

8Oct

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Appasamy, Vision 2020 Put India’s Eyes in Focus This World Sight Day

Appasamy, Vision 2020 Put India's Eyes in Focus This World Sight Day Chennai, October 8, 2026: Marking World Sight Day 2026, Appasamy Associates Private Limited (AAPL), in association with Vision 2020: the right to Sight, India, organised a series of eye care awareness initiatives in Chennai. The programme focused on the importance of preventive eye care, early detection and timely access to treatment. It brought together eye-care professionals, volunteers and members of the community through a range of awareness and outreach activities. The initiative included the launch of an Eye Care Awareness Video featuring former Indian cricketer and Vision 2020 India Goodwill Ambassador, Shri K. Srikanth. The video focuses on glaucoma awareness and eye donation, with Shri K. Srikanth urging people...

Kauvery Hospital Radial Road Launches SAMATVA

8Oct

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Kauvery Hospital Radial Road Launches SAMATVA

Kauvery Hospital Radial Road Launches SAMATVA, Bringing Obesity and Metabolic Care Together Under One Roof Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan, Former Governor of Telangana and Former Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry, launched the clinic Chennai, October 2026: Kauvery Hospital Radial Road has launched SAMATVA, Centre for Obesity, Metabolic Health & Lifestyle Transformation, a dedicated centre offering comprehensive and coordinated care for people with obesity and related metabolic health concerns. Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan, former Governor of Telangana and former Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry, launched the clinic. The latest National Family Health Survey-6 (2023-24) indicates that 44.2% of women aged 15-49 in Tamil Nadu are overweight or obese, highlighting the growing burden of ...

6Oct

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Apollo Children’s Hospitals Achieves World’s First Milestone of 50

Apollo Children's Hospitals Achieves World's First Milestone of 50 Percutaneous Fontan Procedures, Advancing Minimally Invasive Care for Children with congenital heart diseases Catheter-based Fontan pathway provides alternative to traditional open-heart surgery for selected children with single-ventricle heart disease Chennai, 6 October 2026: Apollo Children's Hospitals, Chennai announced a world-first milestone in performing 50 percutaneous Fontan procedures without prior surgical preparation. The milestone reflects increasing clinical experience with a catheter-based approach that provides an alternative to conventional open-heart Fontan surgery in carefully selected children with complex single-ventricle heart disease. Some children are born with complex heart defects in which ...

Multidisciplinary Pediatric Care Enables Successful Liver Transplant

30Sep

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Multidisciplinary Pediatric Care Enables Successful Liver Transplant

Multidisciplinary Pediatric Care Enables Successful Liver Transplant for 3.5-Year-Old with Rare Liver Disease and Congenital Urinary Abnormality at Rainbow Children's Hospital Child presented with jaundice and was diagnosed with Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis with severe liver dysfunction, with bilirubin levels rising to 10-12 mg/dL Modified low-dose chemotherapy achieved a 90-95% response, while recurrent UTIs led to the diagnosis and surgical correction of congenital vesicoureteral reflux before liver transplantation Following liver transplantation, the child received four additional rounds of chemotherapy and is now free of LCH and recurrent urinary infections Chennai, 30th September 2026: In yet another case highlighting the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in m...

Upasana Kamineni Konidela Appointed Director

25Sep

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Upasana Kamineni Konidela Appointed Director

Upasana Kamineni Konidela Appointed Director – Projects as Apollo Hospitals Plans ₹8,600-Crore Expansion Across India Role to focus on new hospitals, upgrading existing facilities and making care easier to access and navigate simpler patient experience across Apollo’s growing network Upasana Kamineni Konidela has taken on the responsibility as Director – Projects, She will work with Apollo’s leadership, clinical teams and project partners on the planning and delivery of hospital projects across India. Her priorities will include new facilities, expansions and upgrades to existing hospitals, and consistent design standards across patient spaces. Working with project teams, she will focus on clear signage and wayfinding, easier navigation, efficient clinical spaces and a more comfor...

Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: AINU Chennai Advocates Greater Awareness

24Sep

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Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: AINU Chennai Advocates Greater Awareness

Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: AINU Chennai Advocates Greater Awareness, Early Evaluation and Proactive Prostate Health Urologists urge men to prioritise regular prostate health checks and recognise warning signs for timely diagnosis and care Chennai, September 2026: On the occasion of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, the Asian Institute of Nephrology and Urology (AINU), Chennai, is urging men, particularly those in the higher-risk age groups, to pay greater attention to prostate health, prostate cancer and seek timely medical evaluation rather than waiting for symptoms to become pronounced. While prostate cancer may not always cause noticeable symptoms in its early stages, changes in urination, difficulty starting or maintaining urine flow, increased frequency of urination, blo...

Paterson Cancer Center Celebrates Rose Day 2026 with Cancer Awareness

23Sep

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Paterson Cancer Center Celebrates Rose Day 2026 with Cancer Awareness

Paterson Cancer Center Celebrates Rose Day 2026 with Cancer Awareness and Patient Support Chennai, September 22, 2026: The 22nd of September is celebrated every year as Rose Day, a special occasion dedicated to bringing cheer, happiness and smiles to cancer patients across the country. On this day, patients are greeted with roses, gifts and personalised messages as a gesture of care, support and solidarity. Paterson Cancer Center (PCC), a comprehensive cancer care centre inaugurated by former President of India, His Excellency Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, on June 19, 2003, celebrated Rose Day on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. The programme was organised under the auspices of the Cancer Alleviation Foundation (CALF), a charitable trust working towards creating a cancer-free society and supporti...

Kauvery Hospital Launches “Kauvery First Responders”,

21Sep

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Kauvery Hospital Launches “Kauvery First Responders”,

Kauvery Hospital Launches "Kauvery First Responders", a Network of Bike Ambulances to Deliver Rapid First Response Across Chennai 10 bike ambulances have been deployed across Kauvery Hospital's Chennai network, covering its Alwarpet, Vadapalani, Radial Road and Maa Kauvery locations. Operated by trained medical responders, the bikes enable rapid first-response care while coordinating with the hospital and ambulance services for transportation and further management. Chennai, September 21, 2026: Kauvery Hospital has launched Kauvery First Responders, a network of bike ambulances across Chennai aimed at bringing trained medical first responders and essential emergency equipment closer to patients at the critical first moments of an emergency. Operated by trained medical responders, ...